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Biotechnology at Syracuse University

Biotechnology at Syracuse University

If you plan to study Biotechnology, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 biotechnology degrees were granted at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Biotechnology Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Biotechnology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #4 of 8
Best Value New York #8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #81 of 82

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #4 of 8
Best Value New York #8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 22
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #22 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #67 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #81 of 82

Earnings for Biotechnology Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse University’s Biotechnology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,007

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Biotechnology graduates from Syracuse University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biotechnology graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at Syracuse University are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).

Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 14 bachelor’s biotechnology graduates at Syracuse University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Biotechnology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biotechnology majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biotechnology bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 51%.*

Biotechnology Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 14 master’s biotechnology graduates at Syracuse University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Biotechnology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biotechnology majors at Syracuse University

Minority students account for 7% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at Syracuse University

The Biotechnology program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biotechnology 28

Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates

Students who finish Biotechnology program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biotechnology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other $79,550
Biologists $54,070
Geneticists $48,526
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048

References

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